So you’ve heard cholesterol is bad. Don’t eat red meat. Eat more fish. Stay away from eggs. Don’t eat fat. Exercise a lot. Maybe you’ve even heard that your spinal cord injury can make it worse. Is it hype, or is this a real problem that you need to deal with? Is your cholesterol levelContinue reading “Cholesterol”
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College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators
A college education is possible, even for students with disabilities. There are many options available, though the trick is figuring out what is right for you. To help students and their families, Maryville University has created this resource, “College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators.” This guide is full ofContinue reading “College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families, and Educators”
Diabetes
Long term spinal cord injury (SCI) and diabetes? According to some researchers the two go together like coffee and cream, like Bonnie and Clyde. Dr. Bill Bauman, for example, has studied diabetes extensively in spinal cord injured people. He writes that as many as 20 percent of spinal cord injury survivors have adult-onset diabetes; anContinue reading “Diabetes”
What is a Power Wheelchair?
A power wheelchair is a device that aids in mobility. It is typically used by individuals who have a medical condition and have difficulty walking. People use power wheelchairs because they are unable to use a manual wheelchair or an electric scooter. Every electric wheelchair has a base, which is equipped with four or moreContinue reading “What is a Power Wheelchair?”
How to Charge Your Electric Wheelchair Batteries
As a power wheelchair user, it’s important to understand how to achieve maximum performance with your motorized wheelchair. Your Jazzy® power wheelchair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries, which are sealed and maintenance free. Because the batteries are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle motorized wheelchair batteries are designedContinue reading “How to Charge Your Electric Wheelchair Batteries”
How Much Do Electric Wheelchairs Weigh?
When considering a motorized wheelchair for purchase, you might wonder: how heavy is an electric wheelchair? The answer may surprise you. Although power wheelchairs may have similar components, the weight of these components can vary. Plus, there are a variety of wheelchair types, and many can be customized based on the user’s needs. AllContinue reading “How Much Do Electric Wheelchairs Weigh?”
How Fast Do Motorized Wheelchairs Go?
When it comes to choosing a power wheelchair, speed is an important factor for many wheelchair users. While consumers may desire to own the fastest wheelchair on the market, faster speed is not necessarily better. Consider your lifestyle and how the electric wheelchair will be used. When you compare indoor use to outdoor use, theContinue reading “How Fast Do Motorized Wheelchairs Go?”
Mobility Scooter vs. Power Wheelchair
When considering purchasing a scooter or a power chair, you might have a lot of questions. There are many differences between motorized scooters and electric wheelchairs. By understanding these distinctions, you will be able to choose which mobility product is right for your needs. One of the biggest differences between a scooter and a power chairContinue reading “Mobility Scooter vs. Power Wheelchair”
PRIDE MOBILITY LAUNCHES REPOSITIONED ZERO TURN SERIES
EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility announced today a brand repositioning, creating the Zero Turn Series. Formerly known as the Jazzy Zero Turn Scooter and ZT10 Scooter, these products have been renamed for clarity to the Zero Turn 8 Scooter and the Zero Turn 10 Scooter. The two Zero Turn scooters now make up the ZeroContinue reading “PRIDE MOBILITY LAUNCHES REPOSITIONED ZERO TURN SERIES”
10th Annual Disability Mentoring Day
DURYEA, PA – Pride Mobility Products® and Quantum Rehab® offered approximately 20 Luzerne Intermediate Unit students with disabilities an opportunity to be mentored by career professionals in various fields during its 10th Annual Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the company’s Duryea facility. DMD is designed to bring students with disabilities into theContinue reading “10th Annual Disability Mentoring Day”